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Summer in Spain 2019 Application

Application Status: CLOSED. Deadline: March 8, 2019Applications for Summer in Spain 2019 are now closed. Please check back in September for Summer in Spain 2020 updates.For more information about the SIS20 program, please email Jerlene Rodriguez atThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

The Program

6-week short term summer program.

Earn up to 9 credits with courses that are pre-approved for your major, minor, certificate or school requirements.

Fulfill an SAS 21st Century core requirement (1).

Improve your Spanish proficiency by taking classes at the renowned Universidad de Salamanca.

Travel throughout Spain to expand your knowledge of Spanish culture, history, and art.

Pre-Requisites/Language Requirements

Successful completion of SPAN132: Intermediate Spanish prior to departing for the program.

Students who have had previous experience or are Native Speakers, will need to take a placement exam and at least one semester of Spanish before studying abroad.

Before traveling abroad, all Spanish majors and minors are required to meet with the undergraduate director for the pre-evaluation of courses.

Non-Rutgers students and students who are not Spanish minors or majors will need to take a placement exam.

Your Host City: Salamanca

Salamanca is home to Spain's oldest unversity and also what is generally accepted as the country's most beautiful Plaza Mayor. Located in the western part of the country near the border with Portugal, the city is known for its well-preserved historic center, its hearty castellano cooking (including wonderful cheeses and delicious Serrano ham), as well as for its sizeable student population. Not only does its university attract students from all over Spain, but also students from all over the world, who come to study Spanish language and culture there.

Academics

The Summer Study in Spain is ideal for students who wish to experience speaking Spanish while integrating in a culture known for its excellent food, art, Flamenco dance and bullfights. Travel to Madrid, Salamanca, Granada, Barcelona and other gorgeous cities while improving your linguistic skills.

The Salamanca program offers a 5-week session through a wide selection of academic courses. Language instruction is in Spanish and designed for students at all levels. Students will be required to take a placement exam upon arrival at the University of Salamanca.

All students must meet with the Undergraduate Director, Dr. Otero-Torres, to discuss course selection while abroad. For information regarding course eligibility please see Dr. Otero-Torres during her office hours or email her at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Excursions 2018

There will be a week long excursion starting in Toledo and through Granada, Sevilla, and Ubeda. There will be weekend excursions to Madrid and Portugal, and a 3-day excursion to Barcelona. You will travel through Spain in private coach and stay at hotels provided by the travel agency. Breakfast is included, however lunch and dinner are not. Students will be given time to explore the cities on their own.

Accommodations and Meals

Students will be housed in Aula Magna Residence in Salamanca. Students will reside (double occupancy) and dine at Aula Magna. While traveling through Spain students will stay at hotels provided by the travel agency. All 3 meals (breakfast,lunch and dinner) will be provided by Aula Magna residency. For weekend and 3-day excursions, students will be responsible for lunch and dinner. Hotels will provide breakfast.

Scholarships

Travel Information

Students interested in traveling with the department are welcome to contact the travel agent to book their airlines tickets or students may purchase their own tickets on an individual basis. For agency contact information, please email Vivian Vega at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Students are not required to travel with the SpanPort department, however they will need to provide their own travel arrangements to the meeting point upon arrival.

Questions about Summer Study in Spain? Please email Jerlene Rodriguez at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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